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The Dower Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Interior
Private kitchen

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6.0 out of 10
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 441.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor space

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Near Thorpeness, Suffolk, Suffolk
  • Thorpeness Golf Club
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Aldeburgh Golf Club
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • RSPB Minsmere
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathroom #2

Spaces

Garden

About this property

The Dower Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

Key Features
Quiet and peaceful location
Easy walking distance to the beach
Only a short drive to Aldeburgh
On the beach to the North of Thorpeness
Beautiful walks to Thorpeness along the coastal path
2 bedrooms and 2 large en-suite bathrooms
TV and Wi-Fi
Ample parking
Close to RSPB reserve of Minsmere
Separate sitting room with TV

Description
If you are looking for an idyllic, peaceful retreat with a coastal setting, then The Dower Cottage is sure to delight. Tastefully furnished to a very high standard, this delightful holiday home is just a fifty yard walk from the beach. An ideal getaway for couples or small families looking for a relaxing break on the Suffolk Coast. ‘The Dower Cottage’ is a part of ‘The Dower’ estate and has been refurbished to create spacious, light and airy open plan living and kitchen area with an additional separate sitting room. It has two bedrooms each with a large en-suite bathroom. There is a wonderful, private enclosed garden that includes a paved terrace and the original large walled garden.

Just 2.5 miles from Aldeburgh, this stunning house enjoys a fantastic seaside location and is adjacent to the RSPB’s wetland reserve, Minsmere. The estate is home to a range of wildlife including deer and there are also opportunities for fishing trips as well as spectacular walks.

Two storey accommodation
Ground Floor
Open plan Sitting/Kitchen/Dining:

Kitchen/Dining: Dishwasher, oven, hob, microwave, fridge with freezer, dining table for four

Cloakroom: Handbasin, WC

Sitting: Light and airy sitting with Freeview TV, Wi-Fi, patio doors open onto front patio area

First Floor
Bedroom 1: King bed

En-Suite Bathroom: Shower cubicle, washbasin, WC

Bedroom 2: Super King bed

En-Suite Bathroom: Bath, shower cubicle, washbasin, WC

External Features
Terrace with patio furniture
Large enclosed walled garden
Facilities
Heating and electricity costs are included in the rental
Free Wi-Fi
Additional Information
Pets are not permitted
No smoking
Distance to Beach – 50 yards
Distance to Supermarket – 1.5 miles
Nearest Pub/Restaurant – 0.5 miles (walking)
Nearest Train Station – 8 miles (Saxmundham)
Nearest Airports – 1hr 30 mins from Stanstead Airport
1hr 10 mins from Norwich Airport

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Leiston

Leiston is home to this cottage. Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre and Long Shop Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Thorpeness Golf Club and Aldeburgh Golf Club.
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Near Thorpeness, Suffolk, Suffolk

What's nearby

  • Thorpeness Golf Club - 12 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Aldeburgh Golf Club - 13 min drive - 11.5 km
  • RSPB Minsmere - 16 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Snape Maltings - 17 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Southwold Beach - 24 min drive - 26.4 km

Getting around

  • Darsham Station - 18 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dolphin Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The White Horse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cross Keys Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ive's Ice Cream & Coffee Bar - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dower Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Dower Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Dower Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Dower Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located?

Situated in Leiston, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre, Thorpeness Golf Club and Suffolk Coast and Heaths. Long Shop Museum and Dunwich Heath and Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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